Sony Walkman has turned 30 years old today. Thirty years ago, the device was revolutionary changed the way people listened to music. Sony sold 30,000 Walkmans in the first two months after its launch, and 50 million within a decade.
It created the portable media player market. Three decades on, however, Sony is struggling against rivals such as Apple, which has enjoyed immense success with its iPod music player.
Apple iPod might be the market leader today. While people celebrate Walkmans 30th birthday, I wonder what makes iPod became dominance in the media player market instead of the original Sony Walkman?
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